Whether it’s because of poorly fitting dentures or an altered taste, malnutrition is a serious issue for the elderly. If your senior family member isn’t getting the right nutrition, it can lead to a weakened immune system, increased risk of infections, and other health problems. Here is some advice on how to help your senior loved one prevent malnutrition:
Add Spices to Foods
As people age, their taste buds can change and certain foods don’t taste good anymore.…
Seeing someone that you love age and enter his or her elderly years can be discouraging. You might have hoped that you could care for them throughout their life, or hoped that their golden years wouldn’t be ridden with illness. However, many people become ill physically and mentally as they age, as in the case of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is important that you are looking for the signs that the illness is progressing and that they need additional help and care beyond what you can give.…
Many people are choosing to recover from major surgery at home. While recovering in familiar surroundings sounds appealing, you can easily be distracted from your primary task of healing and strengthening your knee. Here is how a short term rehabilitation center can keep you focused on a successful recovery from knee surgery.
You’ll Have Support for Those Daily Activities
Simple tasks, such as making your bed and fixing a sandwich for lunch, can be a challenge during your first few days of recovery.…
